Podcasts about defining

Leadership isn't about position, title, or authority—it's about who you are on the inside and how you show up every day for the people who depend on you. In this episode, I sit down with Brent Pohlman, bestselling author of Leaders Look Within and the upcoming book Leading with Zest, for a powerful conversation about values-based leadership, faith, health, and having the courage to lead from the heart.   Brent shares lessons from 31 years of marriage, raising a faith-centered family, and building a thriving workplace culture rooted in people-first leadership. We dive into why leaders must define a strong "why," how physical health fuels emotional and relational leadership, and how to have hard, triggering conversations without destroying morale—at work or at home. If you're a husband, father, or man who wants to lead with clarity, conviction, and integrity, this episode will challenge you in the best way.     Timeline Summary [0:00] Why leadership applies to every man—especially husbands and fathers. [2:07] Introducing Brent Pohlman and his leadership philosophy. [2:29] 31 years of marriage and building a faith-centered family. [2:53] Brent's son serving communion to Pope Francis and the power of faith legacy. [3:20] Leading from the inside out instead of ego. [3:45] Why leaders must define a strong, unshakable "why." [4:43] Marriage, faith, and learning each other after decades together. [6:16] Converting to Catholicism and claiming faith as your own. [7:26] Reactive leadership versus values-based leadership. [9:07] Faith moments that shape identity and conviction. [11:01] Why leaders must look inward to understand values and motivation. [12:16] Second-generation leadership and stepping into your own identity. [14:28] Defining a personal leadership "why" that doesn't change weekly. [15:26] The importance of physical health for leadership readiness. [16:03] Daily workouts, awareness, and being prepared for pressure. [18:08] Being fully present with your wife and kids. [19:30] Leading at home the same way you lead at work. [20:17] Developing people instead of managing them. [21:03] Coaching versus training in leadership development. [22:49] How direct conversations prevent cultural breakdown. [23:59] Calling people forward without damaging morale. [26:02] Fighting to be effective instead of fighting to be right. [27:11] The power of using someone's name in hard conversations. [30:03] Why people just want to be heard. [33:06] Avoiding reactive cultures and emotional time bombs. [35:08] Asking "What do you really want?" in conflict resolution. [37:15] Introducing Brent's upcoming book Leading with Zest. [38:41] People, process, and technology—in that order. [39:10] Protecting imagination and creativity in a tech-driven world. [42:16] Putting faith into action through workplace culture. [45:09] Where to find Brent, his books, and daily reflections.     Five Key Takeaways Leadership starts on the inside. You must know your values, faith, and motivations before you can lead others well. A strong "why" stabilizes leadership. Without it, leaders become reactive and inconsistent. Physical health fuels leadership presence. Energy, discipline, and consistency matter in how you show up. Coaching builds leaders; training builds skills. Growth happens through direct, caring conversations. People-first leadership creates thriving cultures—at work, at home, and in communities.     Links & Resources MicroFactor (1st Phorm): https://1stphorm.com/products/micro-factor/?a_aid=dadedge Level-1 Protein (1st Phorm): https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1/?a_aid=dadedge Brent Pohlman — Leaders Look Within: https://a.co/d/aIPZqXo Brent Pohlman — Leading with Zest: https://a.co/d/78BUngL Brent Pohlman Website: https://ceoofyourheart.com Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1424   Closing Remark If this episode challenged you to lead with more intention, health, and heart, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Leadership isn't about perfection—it's about showing up aligned, grounded, and willing to grow.

Download: INTRINSIC VS. EXTRINSIC GOALSIn this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic goals and how they affect our well-being. Have you ever felt the high of achieving a big goal, only to have that happiness fade away? This episode explores why that happens and introduces the concept of the "hedonic treadmill." You'll learn how extrinsic goals, like money and status, give short-term happiness but don't last. In contrast, intrinsic goals, like personal growth and meaningful relationships, bring deeper and more lasting joy. Duane and Eric share practical tips on how to shift your focus to these intrinsic goals, cultivate gratitude, and build stronger, more fulfilling connections. They also discuss the importance of mindfulness, personal growth, and serving others in achieving true contentment. Tune in to discover how you can step off the hedonic treadmill and find real, sustainable happiness in your life.Key Topics The difference between extrinsic and intrinsic goalsUnderstanding the hedonic treadmillHow extrinsic goals lead to temporary happinessThe importance of intrinsic goals for lasting fulfillmentPractical tips to shift focus and cultivate intrinsic goalsTimestamp List[00:01:06] Introduction to the topic: Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Goals[00:03:08] Explanation of the hedonic treadmill[00:04:20] The impact of extrinsic goals on happiness[00:07:33] Defining and understanding intrinsic goals[00:11:00] How to step off the hedonic treadmill[00:16:04] Practical tips for cultivating intrinsic goals[00:19:00] Summary and closing thoughtsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're building this together. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on The Fitness League—how your feedback shapes the app's roadmap, what's improving in habit tracking and user experience, and how community challenges keep you consistent. What you'll hear: Roadmap reveals Habit tracking upgrades Community-first design UX improvements Long-term Vision If you're ready for a community-driven fitness app that helps busy "everyday athletes" win the week—one habit at a time—this refresh is your playbook. APPLY FOR COACHING: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/1-1-coaching The Fitness League app https://www.fitnessleagueapp.com/ Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/resources/playbooks Alessandra's Instagram: http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshscutnik Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Fitness League 01:24 Understanding the Roadmap 03:24 User Experience and Feedback 08:37 Launch Insights and Development Process 11:29 Future Features and Enhancements 16:11 Top Trackables and User Engagement 20:03 Exploring Fitness Habits and Trends 23:33 Defining the 'Muscle Mommy' Concept 26:58 Engaging Challenges and Community Involvement 30:37 Building a Vision for Optimal Living 34:25 Creating Positive Change Through Health

SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Andrew Adams and Sensei Ando explore the multifaceted world of martial arts, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, the challenges faced by students, and the role of instructors in guiding their students. They discuss the significance of tailoring techniques to individual needs, the misconceptions surrounding the best martial arts, and the impact of music in training environments. The dialogue culminates in a reflection on the responsibilities of teachers to provide meaningful experiences that prepare students for real-life situations.   TAKEAWAYS Continuous learning is essential in martial arts. The 'Wednesday Wall' is a common challenge for students. Techniques should be tailored to individual students' needs. Not every technique works for every person. Martial arts is not just about showing up; practice is crucial. Music can distract from the focus needed in training. Defining martial arts can vary based on personal experiences. Teachers should guide students towards deeper understanding. Exposure to real experiences is vital for student growth. The goal is to provide as much value as possible in training. Join our EXCLUSIVE newsletter to get notified of each episode as it comes out! Subscribe — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio

Today, I'm sitting down with Larry Walshe, founder of Larry Walshe Studios, a global event design firm producing large-scale, luxury weddings and private events for ultra-high-net-worth families, celebrities, and royal households. While Larry's roots are in floristry, his work goes far beyond flowers. His studio designs fully customized experiences—shaping the creative vision, transforming spaces, and defining how guests experience an event—while bringing together specialized artisans from around the world to execute complex, high-stakes productions. In this episode, Larry breaks down what it actually takes to build and protect a premium brand at the top end of the market, how he orchestrates massive productions with a small team, and why learning to say no early was essential to attracting the right clients and scaling without lowering the bar. If you're building a service business or premium brand and want a clearer sense of what it takes to operate at the highest level, this conversation offers a grounded look at how that kind of work actually gets done.   Key Takeaways 00:00 Intro 00:55 Why Saying No Builds a Luxury Brand 03:28 Don't Chase Revenue That Dilutes Your Brand 07:08 Consistency Is the Real Competitive Edge 08:20 Why High-End Clients Pay 10X More 13:07 Defining the Client You Actually Want 17:24 How to Shift Into a Higher-Paying Client Category 19:37 Inside Multimillion-Dollar Events 22:10 Running Global Operations With a Small Team 26:23 Becoming the Creative Director, Not the Doer 33:01 Managing Clients Who Want the Wrong Thing 35:03 The Sales Approach That Works at the Top End 40:02 When to Walk Away From Work 45:04 Handling Last-Second Client Demands 52:00 The Non-Negotiable's of Elite Client Work 57:15 Larry's Advice for Founders Moving Upmarket     Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmYqmgFjDIM     Let's Connect: Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook

What's the difference between true revival and revivalism, and how should Christians respond when God seems to be stirring something fresh? Mark reflects on the Salt Company Conference and the broader signs of spiritual hunger he's seeing among Gen Z. He explains why this moment is deeply encouraging, while also offering a needed distinction between revival and revivalism.Mark draws from Iain Murray's Revival and Revivalism and echoes a helpful framework often attributed to Tim Keller: in true revival, dead Christians come alive, sleepy Christians wake up, and non-Christians are converted. As he looks ahead, Mark shares both a fear and a hope: that momentum could drift toward big event “mountaintop moments,” or instead fuel a lasting renewal centered on the local church, discipleship, and church planting.Episode Highlights00:04 — What does it look like to be deeply rooted in Christ in a world of cultural chaos? 00:32 — Reflecting on Salt Company Conference and what God is doing through it02:29 — Introducing the key question: revival vs. revivalism 05:03 — Defining revival: God's Spirit igniting ordinary means of grace 06:06 — Defining revivalism: using human methods to produce extraordinary results 06:57 — Mark's fear: momentum gets centered on big events and emotional moments 07:29 — Mark's hope: a renewal movement that strengthens the local church 10:13 — The main point: God's plan is the local church (not revival events) 15:43 — Luke 10:2: pray for laborers and for lasting fruit through church plantingResourcesCornerstone Church Sermons: Listen onlineSalt Company Conference: Listen to Sessions & BreakoutsRevival and Revivalism — Iain MurrayThe Gospel Coalition — "It's Here: Gen-Z Revival Hits Campuses This Fall"

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by me, David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Edward Contreras, senior evp and CISO, Frost Bank. Joining us is Ejona Preci, group CISO, LINDAL Group. In this episode:  Consequence, not controls The credibility gap Defining the undefined Expanding the mandate A huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker makes Zero Trust practical. With Default Deny, Ringfencing, and Elevation Control, CISOs get real control that's easy to manage and built to scale. Stop threats before they execute and reduce operational noise without adding complexity. See how simple prevention can be at ThreatLocker.com/CISO.

The Planisodes are Back! This series of mini-podcast episodes has been designed to help you shape your year from the inside out.  Not by chasing trends or forcing goals, but by reconnecting with your true value, listening more closely to what matters to you now, and creating a plan that feels aligned, flexible and sustainable. Each Planisode focuses on one essential part of meaningful growth. In every episode, I'll guide you through a few thoughtful questions and one simple task, so planning becomes something grounding and supportive rather than overwhelming. Download your Planisode Planning ToolTo support you as you move through the Planisodes, I've created a practical planning spreadsheet you can use alongside the episodes. It gives you space to capture your insights, track your progress, and revisit your plan as you and your business evolve throughout the year. Download it here:  www.melittacampbell.com/Planisodes   This series isn't about having everything figured out from day one. It's about creating clarity through honesty, momentum through alignment, and a plan that grows with you as you step into the year ahead.   Planisodes 2 - Defining What You Truly Want for 2026 In this Planisode, you'll shift your focus from what you think you should want to what genuinely matters to you as you look ahead to 2026. Instead of setting goals that look impressive on paper, this episode invites you to tune into how you want your business and life to feel, the kind of work you want to be doing, and the impact you want to have on your clients and the world around you. Through a series of thoughtful questions and a simple reflective task, you'll begin to identify what energises you, what excites you, and where your true value naturally comes through. This process helps you create clarity that's rooted in honesty and intuition, not pressure or comparison. You'll also be reminded that nothing in your plan is fixed. As you grow and evolve, your plan can flex with you, allowing your business to stay aligned with who you are and what matters most. "Clarity doesn't come from pushing harder. It comes from listening more deeply to what truly matters to you." — Melitta Campbell   *********************************************  

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Logan Montague, an entrepreneur, coach, and founder of marketing agency Your Marketing BFF's, to discuss the journey from burnout to balance. Logan shares her story of starting an agency at 25 and the challenges she faced as it grew. She discusses her decision to scale back after feeling overwhelmed and how she's now building a life that aligns with her personal values.They explore the messy middle of business growth, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to balance ambition with self-care. Logan talks about her transition to a more sustainable freelance lifestyle and the lessons she's learned about maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Tiffany reflects on her own growth, helping Logan clarify his next steps while honoring her need for both personal and professional fulfillment.What You'll Learn:How to identify and overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back from growthWhy scaling your business too quickly can lead to burnout and what to do about itThe importance of defining personal and professional boundaries to achieve long-term successIf you're interested in working with Logan, check out this link:Your Marketing BFF's: www.yourmarketingbffs.comFor more from Tiffany:Are you a busy working mom looking to optimize your morning and evenings? Grab this FREE checklist: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Morning-Evening-Routine-ChecklistFollow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauderTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:27) Meet Logan: marketing agency founder(03:58) Burnout and challenges from scaling too quickly(04:46) Scaling back to find work-life balance(06:45) Personal growth during business transitions(13:57) Logan shares strategies for time management(22:09) How Logan plans and prioritizes her time(26:52) Navigating special projects and overcoming distractions(29:15) Balancing business growth with personal life(30:20) Staying disciplined with personal and professional goals(30:44) Using business principles for personal life balance(32:40) Life changes affecting priorities and business growth(35:09) Setting foundations for future success(35:44) Logan's transition to professional growth and coaching(38:36) Defining goals and setting boundaries for success(49:17) Pricing strategies for business growth(50:34) Implementing systems to manage boundaries and timeCheck out the sponsor of this episode:Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

Goals don't fail for lack of ambition; they stall when a full calendar meets fuzzy priorities. We sat down with productivity expert Demir Bentley, co-founder of Life Hack Method and author of Winning the Week, to unpack a simple practice that changes everything: a consistent weekly planning ritual. Demir's premise is refreshingly real—planning is boring, but freedom lives on the other side. When you trade a short burst of discomfort on Friday for a clear, calendarized plan, you get a calmer weekend and a Monday that runs on rails.DCWe explore what elite success really looks like through Demir's Rubik's Cube lens—solving multiple sides of life well enough to be proud across business, health, family, and finances. From there, we move into the core sequence that turns intention into execution: review your wins and losses, extract a lesson, scan the calendar to defuse landmines, set a few big rocks using the Eisenhower matrix, pick one gold star action, then open your task list and schedule the work. We dig into why most people avoid planning despite believing in it, how discipline creates freedom, and why Friday afternoon or early Saturday morning is the best window to plan and actually rest.Demir also shares how top-down clarity changes the game. Build a simple life map for the year so your weekly choices align with leveraged outcomes, not just urgent demands. We talk about using AI to sort tasks when it understands your priorities, choosing needs before wants, and pulling the levers that compound—systems, assets, and decisions that make future work easier or unnecessary. In tough markets, push where the ball will move: operations, profitability, retention, or even your health.If you're ready to replace overwhelm with clarity and turn goals into real results, this conversation gives you the playbook. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs less stress and more leverage, and leave a review telling us your gold star action for next week. In this podcast you will learn about:• Defining elite success across all sides of life• Accepting time limits and designing the week with purpose• Discipline creates freedom through a weekly ritual• Why most people know planning helps but still avoid it• When to plan and how to protect weekend rest• A step-by-step process for wins, lessons, priorities, tasks• Building a life map for top-down clarity• Choosing leverage, needs before wants, and systems• Playing the long game through operations and retention• Habits for couples to sync logistics and reduce stressHighlights:0:00Why Weekly Planning Matters1:18Show Open And Guest Intro2:06Defining Elite Success6:11Time Limits And The Rubik's Cube7:36Discipline, Freedom, And Planning10:41The One Thing: Plan Your Week12:04The Planning Gap And Why It Exists14:34Friday...

Many, many years ago (like 15 years ago when I started the pod! ) I did a bunch of shows to define terroir. This was when there was a lot of controversy over whether or not terroir was "real", with people lining up on various sides – terroir is a bunch of bunk made up by snobby French people, wine from anywhere can be made to taste the same regardless of place, the winemaker is more important than the land, and on the other side – terroir is magic that can't be explained, only European wines have a sense of place, etc., etc.   In this show I discuss some of the newer definitions of terroir that most of the world has settled on, as well as the finer points that are still argued. I address how the concept of a sense of place came to be, and specifics of what's included in the definition, and then wrap with my views on terroir.     Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   This show is brought to you by my sponsor, Wine Access – THE place to discover your next favorite bottle. Wine Access has highly allocated wines and incredible values, plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more. You can't go wrong with Wine Access! Join the WFNP/Wine Access wine club and get 6 awesome bottles for just $150 four times a year. That includes shipping! When you become a member, you also get 10% all your purchases on the site. Go to wineaccess.com/normal to sign up! 

What happens when your business grows faster than your systems—and regulations force you to rebuild everything? In this conversation, Marie and Justin Plummer of Winston-Salem Dogcare share how North Carolina's Animal Welfare rules pushed them from "in-home" into a fully regulated, facility-based setup and what that required financially and operationally. We talk about the mindset shift from feeling like problems are "happening to you" to showing up as a prepared problem solver. They unpack how staff surveys revealed unseen disconnects, and how professional development became a retention tool once the team began treating pet care as a long-term career. Finally, we dig into preserving client connection at scale—using boundaries, a flexible "gray area," and a reminder that your software is just a tool, not the heart of your business. Main topics: Scaling through state regulations Leadership as problem-solving Staff surveys reveal gaps Defining the "gray area" Client connection at scale Main takeaway: "We agreed on what our gray was." — Marie Plummer That's the difference between having boundaries and actually being able to live with them when real life hits. Most of us try to draw one hard line for every situation—then we either break it, feel guilty, or become rigid and resentful. Defining the gray means you and your leadership team decide, ahead of time, where flexibility is allowed and what factors make it bigger or smaller (staffing levels, capacity, season, client history, real emergencies). It protects your standards and your sanity, because you're not negotiating from scratch every time something comes up. The goal isn't to be soft or strict—the goal is to be consistent, human, and sustainable. About our guests: Marie and Justin Plummer are the owners of Winston-Salem Dogcare in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Since launching in 2017, they've grown from in-home services into a highly regulated daycare/boarding and in-home care operation, adapting quickly to state and local requirements. They lead a large team while homeschooling their three children, balancing business growth with family priorities. Their approach emphasizes people-first leadership, strong client communication, and building a business that can run well beyond the owners. Links: wsdogcare@gmail.com https://www.wsdogcare.com Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

Stop letting diet culture and social media define what wellness means for you. It's time to cut through the noise, ditch the "shoulds," and create your own personal wellness blueprint that actually fits your life. Ready to redefine wellness on your own terms?In this episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck tackles the big question: what is wellness? How do you move beyond BMI charts, diet industry trends, and Instagram influencers to define wellness that prioritizes energy, longevity, and improves quality of life? From understanding health outcomes versus disease prevention to building healthy habits that support both physical health and mental health, this episode gives you the tools to filter wellness noise and focus on what truly matters. Discover how to set health goals that honor your body, mind, and spirit—and learn why a wellness journey should never mean opting out of life.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How to create your own personal wellness definition that goes beyond weight loss and BMI to include energy, longevity, and quality of life✅ Why the diet industry and social media influencers may not be pursuing the same health goals you are—and how to filter their advice accordingly✅ The difference between preventing disease and achieving optimal wellness, including how to move from zero (absence of illness) to the positive numbers on the health outcomes spectrum✅ Practical ways to assess your wellness journey by examining what's standing in the way of your desired experiences, from playing with your kids to traveling in your 80sThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Defining wellness for 2026, and understanding what it means before setting health goals05:27 Doctors focus on disease prevention rather than optimal wellness and longevity, and what questions should your doctor be asking 13:14 Why today's diet industry has rebranded as "wellness" and how to recognize marketing versus substance16:00 The marathon training trap: why social media algorithms push content that may not align with your personal wellness goals19:26 The flawed premise behind belly fat articles and why stress management matters more than specific foods24:16 What wellness is NOT: BMI, disease states, cleanses, or opting out of social wellness and life events27:30 Jenn's wellness definition: having energy to live your life, mental bandwidth, and freedom to choose rather than just survive30:29 Using wearables and tools like heart rate variability to inform your wellness journey and empower better choices35:05 Critical questions to define personal wellness: what do you want in life, and what's standing in your way right now41:25 Discussion of perfectionism versus discernment and making choicesKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Final Thoughts After 20 Years of MBA Advising: Part 1 This episode is bittersweet for our longtime podcast co-host, Chandler. Chandler is preparing to step away from his co-hosting responsibilities in order to care for his aging parents and launch a new venture for philanthropists. He would like to share how much he has enjoyed co-hosting and wants to say a HUGE thank you to Stacy, Erika, Yvonne, Esther, Alex and the entire SBC team for their amazing friendship and support along the way. As Chandler thought about how to frame his last podcast, he ultimately decided to take my own advice. As our loyal listeners know, Chandler has closed each of his podcasts over the past four years with the words "be authentic, be bold, and to have a solid plan". To that end, he will conclude his four years as co-host (and 20 years of advising MBA applicants) with a three-part series in which he gets very authentic and very bold in order to help you create a solid application plan. In this first of three episodes, Chandler takes a no-holds barred look at the first phase of the application process, and shares his biggest pieces of advice in each of the following categories: Planning your application (including the very best place to begin, which most people miss) Defining career goals, Addressing lower-than-desired quant scores, Quantifying your resume, Using the data forms strategically, and … a special surprise at the end of the episode he hasn't shared before.

How many Christians do not have the mind of Christ because they've been primed and played by propaganda? Mark and I fear to know the percentage of such believers would be frightening, and our hearts break to witness how many are openly turning against the Gospel because of propaganda. The show's outline runs thus: *A discussion of the American military's capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. *The kinds of propaganda used during COVID. *Defining propaganda. *How sheeple play into propaganda. *Church street-smarts? *Different methods of propaganda including: firehosing, selective presentation, emphasizing one lens, info blizzards, A.I. deep-fakes, dishonest framing, bandwagoning and its opposite of gaslighting, fearmongering, and normalization. For each of those kinds of propaganda we talk through examples and their power. Come think and laugh with us!

On this episode of Possible, Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger sit down with Amjad Masad, founder and CEO of Replit, to explore how AI is fundamentally changing who gets to build software and what that means for work, creativity, and human agency. Masad traces his journey from growing up in Jordan teaching himself to code and connects it to his love of video games which helped inspire him to build a platform that turns natural language into working software. The conversation spans everything from why gaming mindsets make better builders, to how CEOs are rediscovering hands-on creation, to why “vibe coding” is the next form of literacy and why computational thinking is more important than syntax mastery. The conversation also digs into the future of AI agents, long-running autonomous workflows, and what it means to design environments for machines rather than humans. They also confront harder questions about jobs, fear, regulation, and society's responsibility during a cognitive industrial revolution. The episode ultimately reframes AI not as a replacement for human creativity, but as a force that can return people to a more entrepreneurial, expressive, and meaningful way of life.  For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/ 01:45 – Introductions and Amjad's background 02:07 – Growing up in Jordan, video games, and learning to build 06:19 – How gaming culture shaped Replit's product philosophy 09:55 – Designing Replit around safety, reversibility, and exploration 13:24 – Defining vibe coding and where the term came from 15:55 – The new literacy: computational thinking and soft skills 22:09 – Getting past the blank page and learning by making 25:06 – Entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and who Replit empowers 30:48 – Designing environments for AI agents and durable businesses 35:55 – Open source, abstraction, and “cathedrals built from bazaars” 38:25 – The future of corporate work and creative ownership 48:29 – Fear, skepticism, and cultural responsibility around AI 54:13 – Jobs, disruption, and becoming AI-native in a changing economy 01:11:12 – Rapid Fire Questions

In this week's episode, I had a grounding conversation with Laura Montesanti about why travel can be a practice of healing rather than a form of escape. Laura shared how the silence of Covid helped her reconnect to purpose which led to creating Synergy The Retreat Show, a trade event designed to change how our industry does business by placing wellbeing, community and experiential practice at the center. We explored the idea of destination energy, the importance of designing retreats that truly regenerate people and places, and the small accessible practices such as breathwork, smiling and mindful time in nature that can make wellness feel normal and available to everyone. Laura's stories from trekking in Nepal to living in Montenegro show what becomes possible when place and human connection align. If you work in travel, hospitality or wellness or if you want a holiday that feels meaningful and restorative this conversation offers a powerful lens for rethinking travel.Inside this podcast:- The origin story of Synergy and how the quiet of Covid revealed a new purpose.- Why retreats can be tools for transformation rather than escape.- How community and experiential design create deeper and longer lasting business relationships.- Practical and accessible practices that support wellness such as breathwork and mindful time in nature.- The role of regenerative travel and authentic local connection in healing both guests and hosts.Connect with Synergy & Laura:Instagram → https://bit.ly/4oZu51bLinkedIn → https://bit.ly/4qsz3F1LinkedIn → https://bit.ly/3KyJDLjEpisode Highlights00:00 Meeting Laura Montesanti03:13 Defining the noise of life and how the silence of Covid revealed purpose04:19 Founding Synergy Retreat Show with a focus on community and healing the industry09:31 What makes Synergy Retreat Show unique with experiential sessions and structured meetings11:11 Why traditional trade shows drain people and how to do business more holistically15:13 Creating retreats that speak to men and shifting the narrative around male vulnerability17:10 Personal loss and the drive to support mental health within travel21:31 Destination energy and choosing locations that match inner needs26:21 Trekking to Kura Lake in Nepal and the power of community on the road37:16 Wellness as a life necessity and why schools should teach basic practices42:06 The power of smiling and simple rituals that support wellbeing43:39 A shift toward regenerative business and more purposeful travel54:06 Announcing Synergy's next location in northern Croatia with themes of nature, adventure and freedomABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Shonta Riles, CEO and founder of Poppin Notary, to talk about building a trusted local service business, expanding beyond traditional notary work, and staying deeply connected to the community. Shonta shares how he launched Poppin Notary in 2016, what it took to earn trust in an industry built on accuracy and reliability, and why customer service is the real differentiator for small businesses. He explains how his background hosting the Deprogram Talk Radio Show sharpened his communication skills and helped him connect with people from all walks of life.  The conversation explores Poppin Notary's expansion into shipping, printing, and private mailboxes, how Shonta thinks about growth without losing focus, and why building locally in Tacoma still matters. From notarizing documents in non-traditional settings to creating a one-stop service hub, this episode offers practical lessons for service-based entrepreneurs. Topics Discussed • Shonta's path to entrepreneurship and founding Poppin Notary  • Building trust in a service-based business • What great customer service looks like in practice • Lessons from notarizing documents in unconventional environments • Expanding into shipping, printing, and private mailboxes • Knowing when to add new services • Avoiding overextension while growing • Building a business rooted in community • The Tacoma small business landscape • Communication skills developed through radio and media • Leadership lessons learned as a local CEO • Defining success beyond revenue Connect with Shonta Riles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonta-riles-ab508214/ Website: https://www.poppinnotary.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppinnotary  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppinnotary

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode Dr. J.J. Peterson, PhD in communications, explains how business owners can elevate their leadership by stepping into the role of the Guide instead of operating as the hero, villain, or victim. Using proven storytelling frameworks, Peterson outlines four core characters, Victim, Villain, Hero, and Guide, and why self-awareness of these roles is critical to effective leadership. Victims lack agency and believe outcomes are beyond their control. Villains respond to pain by inflicting it on others, gaining short-term power but long-term resentment. Heroes work to redeem pain but are often overwhelmed and unstable—especially when leaders try to play that role in business. The most powerful role is the Guide: a steady, confident mentor who combines empathy and authority to help others win. Peterson shows that when leaders stop trying to be the hero and instead guide customers and team members, who are the true heroes of the story, culture improves, trust deepens, recruitment becomes easier, and retention increases. The result is the Badass Softie balance: driven leadership grounded in genuine care for people. Dr J.J. Peterson, https://www.drjjpeterson.com/ Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ - Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters - Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto - Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ - Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RResultsBiz - Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ - Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider - All books mentioned on our podcasts:

Chef Whitney Aronoff is a health-supportive chef and the host of the High Vibration Living Podcast. She is the founder of Team Starseed Kitchen, a personal chef and custom meal prep service serving clients nationwide, and Starseed Kitchen, an organic spice blend company rooted in intentional nourishment.Through High Vibration Living, she explores how food, intuition, and daily rituals support physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.In This Episode, We Explore:5 food trends for 2024Farm-to-TableCommunity dinners for wellnessOrganic Regenerative FarmingOrdering high quality proteins direct from farmsThe energy and vibration of foodStay Connected:Instagram @whitneyaronoffInstagram @starseedkitchenTikTok @whitneyaronoffTikTok @starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenwww.starseedkitchen.comShop organic spices https://starseedkitchen.com/shop/ code STARSEED for 10% offWork with a personal chef https://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney's offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

In this week's episode I sat down with Ezra Frech. Ezra is a 20 year-old 2x Paralympian from Los Angeles who competes in the T63 100M, Long Jump, and High Jump. He recently won gold in both the 100M and High Jump, and placed 5th in Long Jump at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. He is an accomplished athlete, advocate, model, motivational speaker, and 2024 and 2025 ESPY Nominee whose goal is to normalize disability on a global scale by elevating the Paralympic Movement.We discuss his journey to the starting line in Paris, how the Paralympics have changed perceptions of disability, those moments in life where you know you your life is about to change, the realities of traveling while disabled and his work with Ottobock's Invisible Class campaign and much, much more.This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.All proceeds from purchasing this episode will be split between ⁠⁠⁠City Harvest⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Food Bank For NYC⁠⁠⁠.Join Always Looking Up on Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://jilliancurwin645746.substack.com⁠⁠⁠Join The Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AlwaysLookingUp⁠⁠Follow Ezra: Instagram: @ezrafrech TikTok: @ezrafrechLearn More About ⁠Ottobock⁠ and ⁠The "Invisible Class" Campaign⁠ Follow Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jill_ilana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alwayslookingup.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jillian_ilana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jillianilana.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alwayslookingup227@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodreads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The StoryGraph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Those Impacted By The Cutting Of SNAP Benefits:Feeding America: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.feedingamerica.org⁠⁠⁠World Central Kitchen: ⁠⁠⁠https://wck.org⁠⁠⁠No Kid Hungry: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nokidhungry.org⁠⁠⁠List Of NYC Food Pantries: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page⁠⁠⁠Support Immigrant Communities (all links came from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chnge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠):The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chirla_org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chirla.org/donatenow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Immigrant Defenders Law Center (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@immdef_lawcenter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.immdef.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inland Coalition 4 Imm Justice (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ic4ij⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jornaleros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires:Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf⁠

In this episode, Dr. Sebastian (Seb) Benthall joins us to discuss research from his and Andrew's paper entitled “Validity Is What You Need” for agentic AI that actually works in the real world. Our discussion connects systems engineering, mechanism design, and requirements to multi‑step AI that creates enterprise impact to achieve measurable outcomes.Defining agentic AI beyond LLM hypeLimits of scale and the need for multi‑step controlTool use, compounding errors, and guardrailsSystems engineering patterns for AI reliabilityPrincipal–agent framing for governanceMechanism design for multi‑stakeholder alignmentRequirements engineering as the crux of validityHybrid stacks: LLM interface, deterministic solversRegression testing through model swaps and driftMoving from universal copilots to fit‑for‑purpose agentsYou can also catch more of Seb's research on our podcast. Tune in to Contextual integrity and differential privacy: Theory versus application.What did you think? Let us know.Do you have a question or a discussion topic for the AI Fundamentalists? Connect with them to comment on your favorite topics: LinkedIn - Episode summaries, shares of cited articles, and more. YouTube - Was it something that we said? Good. Share your favorite quotes. Visit our page - see past episodes and submit your feedback! It continues to inspire future episodes.

As podcasters, we often don't realize what we don't know until we've already learned it the hard way. The mistakes. The face-palm moments. The times when nothing feels quite right yet. Today, we're sharing real stories from our adventures in podcasting.  We discuss what we've learned only after hitting record, why confusion and pivots are part of the process, and how clarity tends to emerge after you begin, not before. We also reflect on what attracted us to podcasting, and what keeps us coming back.  You're not behind, you're not failing, and you're not doing it wrong. If you're just starting, picking things back up, or quietly wondering if you're cut out for this, your story is worth telling, and you belong here. Podcasting is an art form that doesn't require perfection. However, it does require honesty, patience, and time. Episode Highlights: [01:54] True Stories Tuesday [03:18] Naming your podcast: tips and common pitfalls[11:38] Strategy and planning[19:57] The Wheel of Jargon[21:56] What does evergreen content mean in podcasting[27:16] Defining podcast hosting[29:14] Why we started podcasting[39:20] Early mistakes in podcasting[43:04] Upcoming podcast evaluations Links & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/Our upcoming podcast evaluation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C7Uwux1TEvKiGmrvFt9d3?si=31027af293654f7aRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

Healthcare organizations are navigating modernization under intense regulatory, security, and resource constraints. This episode explores how the Microsoft technology stack shows up differently in healthcare. The conversation breaks down hybrid cloud realities, Azure managed services, security and compliance, business resiliency, disaster recovery, and cost optimization, all grounded in real healthcare use cases. The episode also explores at how organizations can measure ROI beyond cost savings, connecting Microsoft investments to patient care, clinician experience, and operational resilience. Speakers: Jennifer Johnson, Director of Healthcare at Connection David Carey and Kevin Paiva, Senior Field Solution Architects at Connection Show Notes: 00:10 Welcome and session overview 01:40 Why healthcare cloud adoption is different 02:10 Defining hybrid cloud in healthcare 03:00 Why hybrid is now the default model 03:55 Latency myths and performance realities 04:45 Which workloads belong on-prem vs. in the cloud 05:45 SaaS, staffing pressure, and infrastructure complexity 06:30 Azure managed services and Connection's approach 07:45 Co-managed Azure vs. fully outsourced models 08:30 Why Azure over other hyperscalers 09:20 Azure security, HIPAA, and Zero Trust 10:30 Azure Health Data Services 11:45 Business continuity vs. business resiliency 14:10 What healthcare leaders worry about most today 15:00 Disaster recovery and Azure Expert MSP 16:30 Post-pandemic resource constraints 17:30 Application sprawl, security, and identity management 18:50 Cost containment and ROI in healthcare IT 21:15 The teams behind Connection's Microsoft practice 24:45 Final takeaways and next steps

Welcome to 2026! In this milestone episode, Tiffany rings in the New Year with a significant announcement: the evolution of this podcast from Your Legacy Brand™ to Make Your Message a Movement™!This isn't just a name change; it's a masterclass in strategic brand redirection. Drawing on her decade of experience as a branding professor, and over 15 years as a Fortune 500 Creative Director, Tiffany breaks down the "why" behind this shift, explaining how to transition a core philosophy from a supporting role to center stage. You'll learn about her core methodology, the Brand Operating System™ (Brand OS™), the essential infrastructure that allows a business to be scalable, sustainable, and sellable… and why the most impactful brands focus on outcomes rather than just tactics. Whether you are a coach, speaker, or author, this episode serves as a guide for anyone feeling the pull to restructure their brand to match the leader they are becoming.Key Takeaways:- Clear Leadership Over Loud Marketing: 2026 is the year for people willing to guide others through uncertainty with integrity, rather than those simply shouting the loudest.- Rebrand vs. Restructuring: A full rebrand isn't always necessary. Often, what's needed is a strategic redirection where you move your most powerful concept (your "golden thread") to the forefront.- The Brand Operating System (Brand OS): Most business owners "redecorate" their brand (new logos, fonts, or offers) while the foundation is cracked. Your Brand OS is the "wiring and plumbing"—the internal systems that keep the brand stable as you expand.- The Power of Outcome-Based Language: Shifting the podcast name to Make Your Message a Movement reflects the result listeners achieve, rather than just the how of branding.- Defining a "Movement": A movement isn't defined by vanity metrics or millions of followers. It's defined by impact…when your language spreads, your ideas change how people act, and your work creates ripples long after you've stopped talking.- The Multi-Dimensional Leader: Don't let "the riches are in the niches" hold you back. You can be a multi-dimensional creator with various offers as long as there is a "golden thread" connecting them all.Reflective Questions for 2026:1. Is your brand built for who you were or who you are becoming?2. Are you changing the surface (redecorating) or strengthening the underlying system?3. What does "movement" mean to you personally?Mentioned Resources:- Brand Clarity Workshop Series: A three-day live experience (January 26th, 28th, and 30th) designed to help you slow down, zoom out, and design your brand from the inside out. Use code LEGACY at checkout to get the series for just $7 (normally $97).- Brand OS Pro™: The proprietary software and methodology helping leaders build a scalable and sustainable brand infrastructure.- Signature Talk Training: Mentioned as part of the host's ecosystem for helping leaders move their message to the stage - email support@brandospro.com for more information.

ResourcesMy book Radical Self-HonouringYearly Business Planner Repurpose Ai: Streamline your content creation and repurpose effortlessly with ⁠Repurpose Ai⁠.Later Content Scheduling: Simplify your social media strategy with ⁠Later⁠.Flodesk: Elevate your email marketing with Flodesk – get 50% off your first year using ⁠this link⁠.Other Resources:Submit a question to be featured on the podcast and receive live coaching! Send a voice note or fill out the⁠ question form⁠.Where To Find Us:Instagram:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠TikTok:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠Newsletter:⁠ Subscribe here⁠.Threads:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠.This episode in the Success Mindset Series dives into one of the most limiting patterns for women in business: black and white thinking. We explore how rigid, all-or-nothing beliefs quietly block your business growth, make you reactive, and stop you from receiving the support, strategy and feedback that would actually help you move forward. If you catch yourself thinking “this always fails” or “that never works for me”, this is for you.I unpack how black and white thinking often shows up in spiritual and wellness spaces, from rejecting strategy outright to clinging to one “right way” of doing business. You will hear real examples from client experiences, plus how rigidity wastes time, money and emotional energy. We look at what it actually means to have a success mindset, and why openness, nuance and receptivity are core skills if you want sustainable, values-led growth.You will leave with a clear action step to start shifting your mindset: tracking your immediate yes or no reactions. This simple practice helps you notice where you are shutting down possibility, so you can respond with more curiosity, groundedness and self-honouring leadership in your business.Tune in to hear:How black and white thinking is quietly holding you back in business and in coaching spaces.How to stop being reactive in business and cultivate a more open, success-oriented mindset.Why open-mindedness is a key ingredient in building a sustainable, values-led business.Find the Complete Show Notes Here → ⁠https://sigmawmn.com/podcast⁠In This Episode, You'll Learn:What a success mindset really means and how it impacts your results as a woman in business.How black and white thinking shows up in wellness and spiritual business spaces and blocks your growth.How rigidity around “right and wrong” wastes time, money and energetic capacity.A practical action step to build openness by tracking your immediate reactions and choosing a more expansive response.Themes & Time Stamps:[1:31] Introduction to the Success Mindset Series[1:56] Today's topic. Black and white thinking[2:15] Importance of openness for business women[2:43] Newsletter and branding offer announcement[3:27] Client testimonial. Maya's experience[4:46] Defining success mindset and its impact[5:14] Black and white thinking explained[5:38] How black and white thinking shows up in spiritual and wellness spaces[6:49] Examples of black and white thinking in clients[8:28] The impact on coaching and business growth[13:20] Personal reflection. “Stop dying on hills”[13:53] The challenge of coaching closed-minded clients[15:23] How rigidity wastes time and money[16:40] The value of openness and taking advice[18:07] Action step. Track your immediate yes or no reactions[20:31] Episode wrap-up and invitation for feedback

Growing a home-service business from $3–5M to the next level isn't about more leads—it's about clarity, financial visibility, and eliminating guesswork.In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, host Mike Abramowitz sits down with Paul Maskill, Fractional CFO and founder of Blue Collar Advisors, to break down the systems and scoreboards that unlock predictable profitability—even in uncertain markets.Paul explains why so many contractors feel stuck between $3–6M, how to define what the next level actually means for your life and business, and why accurate numbers turn every business problem into a solvable equation.You'll learn:Why most owners don't need more leads—they need better conversionHow to break down a $6M P&L and engineer $1M in profitThe KPIs every CSR, dispatcher, tech, and marketer should trackWhy online scheduling and ballpark pricing are now table stakesHow pricing mistakes and non-billable time destroy marginsWhen to hire (and when hiring makes things worse)How scoreboards eliminate stress, confusion, and reactive decisionsIf you want more cash flow, fewer surprises, and a business that's actually exitable, this episode is required viewing.⏱️ Timestamps (Retention + SEO)00:00 Intro — Mike welcomes Paul and frames the conversation01:00 “What is the next level?” — Paul's starting point with every client02:00 Why owners chase revenue without knowing why04:00 Defining success beyond “I want 8 figures”08:00 Inside a $6M P&L + the path to $1M profit10:15 Alternative scoreboards: values, impact, team income goals12:00 KPIs for techs, CSRs, dispatch, and marketing17:00 Customer journey leaks — why more leads won't fix it18:40 Online scheduling & modern buyer expectations23:00 Branding vs advertising — where owners misdiagnose problems30:00 Scoreboards: the cure for “busy but broke”33:00 Booking-rate improvements & CSR scorecards35:30 Hiring decisions: data vs desperation39:00 Pay-for-performance & technician productivity40:20 Pricing mistakes & true hourly rate math43:00 Non-billable time, load factor, and undercharging45:00 Paul's free pricing calculator + website framework47:00 What “Better Than Rich” means to Paul Maskill49:00 Closing thoughts + 2026 collaboration preview

In this uplifting episode of 'Your Daily Chocolate, Patty talks to Jeramy Gordon, author of 'The Power of 10.' Gordon shares his insights on how dedicating just 10 minutes a day can lead to significant transformations in faith, family, finances, and fitness. He discusses his method's practicality and its balance between setting achievable goals and maintaining consistency. The conversation delves into Gordon's personal experiences, including overcoming a business failure and heavy debt through faith and small consistent actions. He also touches on the importance of prioritizing relationships and maintaining balance in life. Perfect for those looking to make lasting changes as they embark on a new year.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeramygordon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenTalksWithJeramy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poweroftenbook/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeramy-David-Gordon/author/B0BTWFKK17 Website: https://poweroftenbook.com/ Episode Highlights:00:00 Happy New Year and Podcast Introduction00:26 Meet Jeramy Gordon: Author of The Power of 1001:26 The Power of 10: Concept and Application03:16 Faith, Family, Finances, and Fitness: The Four Fs06:49 Jeramy's Entrepreneurial Journey11:46 Hitting Rock Bottom and Bouncing Back15:05 Defining a Life That Matters15:49 Overcoming Financial Struggles with Faith16:15 Building a Life That Matters: Faith and Family17:09 Transitioning to Digital Marketing18:03 Starting Small: Making Life Changes19:14 The Power of 10: Transforming Your Life20:01 Opinionated, Not Judgeful: A Personal Journey22:25 Rapid Fire Questions: Personal Insights27:56 Final Thoughts and New Year's Resolutions

Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/  Join us at the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/  Building a Disciple-Making Plan for 2026 | Disciple Maker's Podcast Join us for the first Disciple Maker's Podcast episode of 2026, where we dive into creating an effective disciple-making plan for your church. We'll explore the importance of focusing on multiplication over mere church growth, setting clear visions and goals, and designing intentional pathways to help your congregation follow Jesus and make disciples who make disciples. Learn how to define success, choose the right vehicles for disciple-making, create impactful rhythms, and invest in key multipliers within your church. Embark on a year-long journey to transform your church's approach to discipleship and witness significant Kingdom impact. For more resources, visit discipleship.org. 00:00 Introduction and Vision for 2026 00:42 The Importance of Multiplication Over Growth 02:18 Defining the Destination: What Kind of Disciples? 06:54 Choosing the Right Vehicles for Disciple Making 10:25 Reality Check: Assessing Your Current Disciple Making 15:20 Hijacking Church Programs for Disciple Making 17:16 Building a 2026 Disciple Making Plan 22:50 Creating Multiplication Rhythms 26:14 Identifying and Investing in Multipliers 27:48 Embedding Prayer and Fasting 28:52 Simplifying the Pathway for New Believers 30:15 Conclusion and Call to Action

On the latest episode of the Transfer Show, Dave Davis is joined by Liverpool journalist David Lynch to unpack the upcoming game against Arsenal, with talk on the rest of the Premier League manager sackings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diving into the life and creative genius of music producer, Rick Rubin.Part I focuses solely on Rubin's creative philosophies.-----Sources: The Creative Act - Rick RubinIn the Studio - Jake Brown-----2:10 - Creativity is something you are, not something you do4:05 -  Developing a noticing habit9:07 - Listening 10:38 - The beginner mind/the danger of wisdom16:50 - Pursue excitement19:12 - Balancing joy with seriousness22:30 - Finding your rhythm26:32 - Rules are limitations 32:12 - Keep the joy alive35:05 - Temporary rules36:55 - Tools for finishing the work39:45 - Defining success41:50 - Non-competition43:12 - Habits and art45:30 - Patience and tuning out 49:05 - Self-doubt 56:18 - Try everything57:12 - Submerge yourself in great work58:45 - Spirituality and work59:52 - Inspiration and diligence1:03:50 - Some short and final ideas ----- NEW BOOKS ARE LIVE. Check them out below.Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence-----You can check stay connected and support below:WebsiteBooksInstagramXLinkedIn

What's your Misogi for 2026? In this episode I describe what a Misogi is and give examples to encourage you to come up with your own. Misogi is a Japanese tradition where you choose one big year defining goal that stretches you beyond the limits of what you knew was possible for you! GIFT FOR YOU - Sign up to be in my inner-circle and get my free e-coaching and artist worksheets: http://eepurl.com/OmAT If you want to take your art business FAR in 2026, join the Art, Money Success Mastermind. Check it out here: https://www.skool.com/art-money-success-mastermind-6721/about?ref=ceb25d9c2ae94286b5ddf8799733af71 Let's make 2026 the year your dreams come true!

In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Charles Good engages with Amy Herman, a lawyer-turned-art historian, to explore how the skills of art observation can enhance problem-solving in leadership. They discuss the importance of visual intelligence, the impact of biases on decision-making, and the necessity of empathy and perspective in addressing complex challenges. The conversation also delves into the concepts of Kintsugi and Wabi-Sabi, emphasizing the value of embracing imperfection and learning from mistakes. Throughout the discussion, practical strategies for redefining problems and fostering innovative solutions are shared, highlighting the transformative power of art in leadership.TAKEAWAYSArt observation enhances problem-solving skills.Defining problems thoroughly leads to better solutions.Biases can cloud judgment and decision-making.Empathy allows for understanding different perspectives.Asking the right questions is crucial in problem-solving.Embracing imperfection can lead to valuable insights.Kintsugi teaches us to value flaws and mistakes.Wabi-Sabi encourages acceptance of transience and imperfection.Visual intelligence helps in recognizing hidden details.Stepping back can provide a clearer perspective on challenges.CHAPTERS00:00 The Universal Challenge of Problem Solving01:13 Understanding Murphy's Law03:06 Bias Blind Spots in Decision Making05:12 The Importance of Seeking Feedback07:18 Learning from Dislike08:54 Empathy and Perspective Shifting11:32 The Power of Shared Human Experience12:55 Asking the Right Questions15:20 The Significance of Personal Backstories17:15 The Value of Hidden Details18:59 The Pertinent Negative in Problem Solving21:18 Embracing Imperfection with Kintsugi24:33 Wabi-Sabi: Accepting Incompleteness27:15 Resilience in the Face of Challenges28:44 Reversing Problems for New Ideas32:35 Stepping Back for Clarity34:40 Key Insights and Takeaways

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sarah Grynberg to explore what a life of greatness truly means when we strip away the noise of modern life.Sarah is a mindset coach, meditation teacher, podcast host of A Life of Greatness and author of Living a Life of Greatness. Through her own journey from burnout and external success to purpose, presence and inner alignment, she has spent years helping people reconnect with who they really are - beneath the pressure, expectations and fear that so often shape our choices.This episode is an invitation to pause at the start of a new year and reflect on a deeper question: Are you living from love or from fear?We talk about why most New Year's resolutions fail, how burnout can be a wake-up call rather than a breaking point, and why greatness isn't something we achieve - it's something we return to. Sarah shares insights from her work, her book and her conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers, reminding us that every moment offers a choice in how we move through the world.At its heart, this conversation is about quiet courage - the courage to choose alignment over pressure, intention over autopilot and love over fear. It's about redefining success, reconnecting with your inner voice and beginning the year from a place of clarity rather than chaos.If you're stepping into a new chapter and feeling the pull to live more consciously, more authentically and more aligned with who you truly are, this episode will meet you right where you are.Inside this podcast:- Why greatness is found in quiet, not noise- How burnout becomes a catalyst for real change- Why micro habits create lasting transformation- How intention and conscious awareness shape your life- Why choosing love over fear changes everythingConnect with Sarah:Instagram → https://bit.ly/4akQKBsLinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/4awz0Dn Website → https://bit.ly/4qwVNDQ Connect with Steve:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj Episode Highlights00:00:00 - Meet Sarah Grynberg00:03:00 - Defining greatness and why it looks different for everyone00:10:00 - Feedback, confidence, and protecting your inner world00:15:20 - New year intentions versus resolutions00:23:00 - Intention, purpose, and understanding your why00:30:00 - Living a life of greatness through love, not fear00:33:00 - Courage, comfort zones, and real personal change00:39:00 - Storytelling as connection and meaning00:46:00 - The gift of the ordinary day00:49:30 - Why we never truly arrive00:56:00 - Building a toolbox for life's challenges00:59:30 - Where to find Sarah and closing reflectionsABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, we explore what it means to embrace the full range of our humanity — including shadow, aggression, sexuality, contradiction, and desire — not as something to be corrected, but as something that longs to be understood. My guest, Dr. Douglas Thomas, joins me for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation about BDSM and kink through the lens of depth psychology. Rather than approaching these practices as pathology or spectacle, Douglas invites us to see them as symbolic, archetypal expressions of the psyche — places where power, surrender, ritual, and imagination reveal what we most often exile from consciousness. Together, we explore why sexuality and kink function as cultural “third rails,” why moral rigidity so often masks unconscious shadow, and how ordinary people can participate in extraordinary harm when disowned material is projected outward. This conversation moves beyond questions of “good” and “bad” and instead asks what wholeness actually requires of us — personally, culturally, and spiritually. At its heart, this episode is an invitation into a more courageous ethic: facing the darkness within so that we reduce hatred, loosen moral certainty, and relate to ourselves and one another with greater honesty, humility, and compassion.

According to a famous prophetic report, “Whoever imitates a people becomes one of them.” What does “imitation” here mean? Rather, what does this statement really mean at all, and how have Muslims historically understood it? How did this simple report become a doctrine in the Islamic tradition? What does this hadith mean for Muslims today, in an increasingly interreligious atmosphere and especially for those living in the West or in other non-Muslim-majority contexts? Finally, why do humans invest so much in being different and displaying their difference from those they declare as an ‘other'?  These and many other questions are answered in Youshaa Patel's exciting book The Muslim Difference: Defining the Line between Believers and Unbelievers from Early Islam to the Present, published in 2022 with Yale University Press. The book explores the issue of difference and frames the hadith as significant to Muslim interreligious encounters, showing that ideas and examples of imitation—and Muslims' understanding of the concept—have changed throughout times and in different contexts. And the debate around issues of religious difference, imitation, and Muslims' effort to distinguish themselves from non-Muslims tells us about how Muslims understand and define religion. In our conversation today, we discuss the origins of the book, some of its main arguments and findings, the prophetic reports on imitation—specifically the hadith that “whoever imitates a people becomes one of them”—its role in establishing a Sunni orthodoxy given that the hadith or the concept of tashabbuh is not found in Shii collections, and influential scholars and thinkers' development of the concept, individuals such as Ibn Taymiyyah and Najm al-Din al-Ghazzi. We also discuss examples of small differences that are not to be imitated, and Patel explains the significance and value of these small differences, which are quite powerful and symbolic. Our conversation ends with the relevance of imitation and emulation for today's Muslims, including Muhammad Abduh's Transvaal fatwa on, among other things, Muslims wearing European hats or Muslims doing Christian European things and how other Muslim scholars responded to this fatwa. Shehnaz Haqqani is an Assistant Professor of Religion at Mercer University. She earned her PhD in Islamic Studies with a focus on gender from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018. Her dissertation research explored questions of change and tradition, specifically in the context of gender and sexuality, in Islam. She can be reached at haqqani_s@mercer.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

According to a famous prophetic report, “Whoever imitates a people becomes one of them.” What does “imitation” here mean? Rather, what does this statement really mean at all, and how have Muslims historically understood it? How did this simple report become a doctrine in the Islamic tradition? What does this hadith mean for Muslims today, in an increasingly interreligious atmosphere and especially for those living in the West or in other non-Muslim-majority contexts? Finally, why do humans invest so much in being different and displaying their difference from those they declare as an ‘other'?  These and many other questions are answered in Youshaa Patel's exciting book The Muslim Difference: Defining the Line between Believers and Unbelievers from Early Islam to the Present, published in 2022 with Yale University Press. The book explores the issue of difference and frames the hadith as significant to Muslim interreligious encounters, showing that ideas and examples of imitation—and Muslims' understanding of the concept—have changed throughout times and in different contexts. And the debate around issues of religious difference, imitation, and Muslims' effort to distinguish themselves from non-Muslims tells us about how Muslims understand and define religion. In our conversation today, we discuss the origins of the book, some of its main arguments and findings, the prophetic reports on imitation—specifically the hadith that “whoever imitates a people becomes one of them”—its role in establishing a Sunni orthodoxy given that the hadith or the concept of tashabbuh is not found in Shii collections, and influential scholars and thinkers' development of the concept, individuals such as Ibn Taymiyyah and Najm al-Din al-Ghazzi. We also discuss examples of small differences that are not to be imitated, and Patel explains the significance and value of these small differences, which are quite powerful and symbolic. Our conversation ends with the relevance of imitation and emulation for today's Muslims, including Muhammad Abduh's Transvaal fatwa on, among other things, Muslims wearing European hats or Muslims doing Christian European things and how other Muslim scholars responded to this fatwa. Shehnaz Haqqani is an Assistant Professor of Religion at Mercer University. She earned her PhD in Islamic Studies with a focus on gender from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018. Her dissertation research explored questions of change and tradition, specifically in the context of gender and sexuality, in Islam. She can be reached at haqqani_s@mercer.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Disruption is everywhere. AI, careers, leadership, nothing stays the same. My guest today, Patrick Leddin, a leadership expert, former Army captain, and Vanderbilt professor, encountered that reality in a powerful way while sitting in a classroom listening to James Patterson share a deeply personal story. After losing his fiancée to cancer, Patterson transformed profound loss into a platform for impact. That moment reshaped Patrick's thinking and eventually led to their collaboration on Disrupt Everything. In this episode, Patrick joins me to show why disruption isn't a threat, but an opportunity. He breaks down how people respond when certainty disappears. He shares how that single classroom experience sparked years of research into what he calls “positive disruptors,” individuals who do not collapse under change, but channel it to create meaningful progress. We analyze how disruption reveals personal agency, why resistance is a natural response, and what separates those who get stuck from those who move forward with intention. Patrick also opens up about co-authoring Disrupt Everything and Win, leaving a prestigious academic role, and building a movement centered on purpose-driven leadership. Whether you're navigating a career shift, organizational upheaval, or personal uncertainty, this episode will challenge how you think about disruption and show you how to use it instead of fearing it. In this episode, we discuss: [01:06] Disruption and why most people resist it [01:39] Meet Patrick Leddin [02:59] Patrick's disruption journey [04:43] How James Patterson's guest lecture changed everything [07:03] Co-authoring a book with James Patterson [09:51] Purpose vs. mission vs. vision [11:23] What Patrick learned from Patterson [18:39] The outlining lesson [21:20] Defining disruption [23:33] Why disruption is fertile ground [24:51] First step when disruption hits [26:16] Stories of positive disruptors: Josie Natori & Tom D'Eri [30:15] Disruption, agency, and organizational mindset [32:16] The 27 positive disruptor moves [35:45] Most impactful disruptor moves [42:41] Framework for positive disruption [44:48] Redefining extraordinary and the power of focus [47:22] Summing Up Disruption Notable Quotes [01:12] “ Most people think about disruption in a way that they resist. It doesn't feel like an opportunity. They actually feel like they're losing control.” - Billy [03:17] “ Sometimes the low spots in life disruptions can have some pretty negative ramifications, but even when they're negative, there's often a high point that comes after it.” - Patrick [09:05] “ Crisis is not the time to start making introductions.” - Doug Parker (quoted by Patrick) [25:27] “Sometimes saying no is the most disruptive thing you can do.” - Patrick [47:20] “Disruption doesn't destroy things, it's fertile ground for something new and better.” – Patrick[48:27] “You're wired to disrupt, you have a big brain, experiences that build resilience, and resources no generation has had before.” – Patrick ⁠Resources and Links Patrick Leddin Website: https://www.patrickleddin.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrickleddin Book: Disrupt Everything and Win (co-authored with James Patterson) Billy Samoa Saleebey LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/billysamoa Email: ⁠billy@podify.com⁠ and ⁠saleebey@gmail.com⁠  Insight Out  Website: ⁠https://www.insightoutshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest hosts Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Israel Fehr are joined by Tony Ferrari to chat about the World Juniors. Canada has a chance to bounce back from two tough years in a row, and this may be their best roster in quite some time. Is Gavin McKenna still on track to be the first overall draft pick? After, Scott Laughlin joins to check out the Olympic hockey rosters, with the USA, Finland, and Sweden all releasing their rosters. How do those nations stack up to Canada? Some puzzling snubs leave certain stars out of the equation. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Choosing traits for new canola varieties goes well beyond yield, with breeders balancing disease resistance, lodging tolerance, maturity, and other agronomic needs that vary by farm and region. That approach was the focus of a conversation at Canola Week in Saskatoon, where RealAgriculture spoke with Jed Christianson, Bayer’s product design canola lead, about how Bayer... Read More

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The Warrior Mindset & Matthew 24 | BLTV-Y0001 Biblical Life TV | January 2026 Description This month, we begin a new ongoing series designed to help recalibrate our paradigms and think biblically in the days ahead. In this episode, Dr. Michael Lake explores why the Word of God is not merely a devotional book—but a war book, filled with divine concealment, spiritual discernment, and prophetic "bookends" from Genesis to Revelation. We walk through the mystery of Genesis 1:1–2, the meaning of tohu and bohu, and how the "dragon of chaos" and the "beast" imagery connect to Revelation 13 and even Matthew 24—revealing the enemy's strategy of escalating global chaos to prepare the world for a counterfeit savior. Along the way, we discuss false doctrine, false prophecy, persecution, lawlessness, and why the remnant must recover a warrior mindset and rediscover the gospel of the Kingdom.

This week we’re ringing in the New Year with Billy Taylor. Ron and Billy discussed strategy and KPAs, hidden truths, clarity, being hard on the process, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  The quote Billy likes (3:45) Strategy and KPAs (6:28) Billy’s thoughts on hidden truths (9:32) How clarity breaks down (12:23) Being hard on the process, easy on the people (16:18) Billy’s “Skool of Execution” (20:42) His advice for listeners (22:37) Billy’s take on AI (26:30) His final words of wisdom (28:27) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Billy on LinkedIn GA 258 | Creating a Common Meaning GA 347 | Leveraging Deliberate Practice GA 352 | Defining, Executing, and Aligning Winning GA 450 | Governing the Standard with Billy Taylor Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? How does clarity break down, in your opinion?

Today's episode is the final installment of a series on setting (and achieving!) your goals. This week, we're talking about making an action plan - one that you'll actually follow through on. In this episode, I'm walking you through how to tackle a goal that is challenging for a lot of moms - simplifying weeknight dinners.You'll Learn:A simple 3-step process to creating a goal plan you can actually stick toReal-life examples of simple first stepsHow to make time for your goal and keep yourself accountableWhat to do when you get stuckIf you missed either of the previous episodes, go back and listen to the first two episodes about defining your goal and solving for obstacles. And be sure to grab the free workbook here.-----------------------------------------I once read that former Secretary of State, Madeline Albright, decided to go back to college when she had three small children. She did all of her schoolwork while in the car waiting for them at pickup. Proof that big goals are achieved through manageable, consistent actions.Throughout this series, I've used the example of my own 2026 goal to publish a book to illustrate this goal process. Today, I'm tackling a goal that is a little more relatable for most moms - simplifying weeknight dinners.3 Steps to Defining Your PlanStep 1: Do a brain dumpStart by rewriting your goal, so you'll keep it top of mind. Then, write down anything you can think of that will help you make progress toward your goal. What are all the things you could do in order to make your goal happen?Brain dumps are the time to get EVERYTHING out on paper. There are no bad ideas in this stage. No editing, just brainstorming.Think about what will keep you accountable, too. When I started my podcast, one of my action items was to share my goal with others. Don't keep your goal a secret. When other people know what you're working toward, they can check in and cheer you on. Step 2: Choose your first small stepEmphasis on SMALL. The goal here is to start taking action without getting overwhelmed. Taking the first step will help you build momentum to keep going.When in doubt, start small - small, simple actions, small chunks of time. These are much easier to stick to than big, lofty goals that leave you with a feeling of dread.Step 3: Chunk your goal into phasesThere are a few phases that are common to most goals. They'll look different depending on what you're working toward, but the overall concept is the same. In the beginning of a goal, you probably won't be sure what to do or which approaches will work best for you. There's a lot to figure out, and your actions will take longer at the beginning. As you continue taking action, you'll build routines and momentum, until your goal starts to feel easy.Getting started - This is the foundation. Start by looking at what's already working. What have you already achieved in this area that you can build on?Building momentum

Amanda Watts helps service professionals stop doing the work and start advising around it. Through her company, The Business Advisor Academy, she helps advisors, consultants, accountants, and CFOs escape the time-for-money trap and build lean, profitable, and scalable businesses. Her approach turns expertise into structured, high-value offers that attract premium clients, command premium prices, and create the freedom to focus on strategy and growth. With her Scalable Six™ framework, Amanda teaches clients to design businesses built for freedom, not just revenue. Her 500:200:10 model — £500K in revenue, £200K take-home, and 10 hours per week of client delivery — proves that success comes from systems, not stress. Every element — from positioning and pricing to promotion — works together like a finely tuned engine to maximize profit and independence. Amanda is also the host of The Business Advisor Podcast and author of the forthcoming book Built for Freedom, sharing stories and strategies from entrepreneurs who've designed businesses that serve their lives — not the other way around. During the show we discuss: The inspiration behind helping service professionals shift from doing the work to advising on it. The philosophy behind building a business that's truly Built for Freedom. Turning expertise into structured, high-value, scalable offers. How the Scalable Six™ framework creates freedom-first businesses. Defining ideal positioning that connects emotionally and commands premium pricing. Why positioning and pricing are critical in crowded markets—and where most get it wrong. Productizing and packaging expertise for repeatable, scalable success. Leveraging intellectual property to create long-term impact and authority. Designing a business that serves your life—not the other way around. Resources: https://amandacwatts.com/  businessadvisoracademy.com

Alycen Rowse joins Metal Mayhem ROC for a wide-open, unfiltered conversation about life inside the rock 'n' roll world — beyond the myths and stereotypes. Alycen shares firsthand stories from decades spent backstage and on the road, offering rare insight into groupie culture, navigating relationships, personal boundaries, and the realities behind rock's most extreme moments. From encounters with David Lee Roth and James Hetfield to reflections involving Nikki Sixx, Robert Plant, and the tragic John Entwistle incident she witnessed firsthand, Alycen delivers a perspective few ever hear. She also discusses her book We've Got Tonight: The Life and Times of Notorious Groupie Alycen Rowse and her YouTube channel Cocktails & Rock Tales, where she continues preserving rock history in her own voice. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Alycen Rowse 05:05 Defining a Groupie 07:53 Navigating Relationships on the Road 10:02 Family Reactions and Personal Boundaries 12:42 Rock and Roll Rivalries 15:12 Memorable Encounters and Friendships 19:20 Life Beyond the Stage 22:24 Reflections on Aging Rock Stars 24:23 Intimate Rock Star Moments 30:46 Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll 33:01 Rock and Roll Rivalries and Relationships 33:38 The John Entwistle Incident 37:31 AC/DC Concert Tragedy 39:23 The Book and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Real is a therapist and best-selling author expert on male emotional health and how men can build the skills for healthy relating to others: in relationships, work, friendships and to themselves. We discuss how mixed and ever-changing messages about what masculinity is are impacting the mental and physical health of men and boys. Terry explains how learning the skill of "relationality" leads to improvements in all aspects of boys' and men's lives and shares practical tools for how to do that. We also discuss the essential role of having a close male community to build confidence and self-esteem. This conversation offers actionable guidance for boys, men and women seeking to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Terry Real (00:02:53) Men & Masculinity, Political vs Psychological Patriarchy, Feminism (00:07:39) Stoicism, Vulnerability, Traditional Masculinity, Emotions (00:10:50) Sponsors: BetterHelp & David (00:13:14) Masculinity Across Decades, Giving; Gratification vs Relational Joy (00:21:54) Healthy Emotional Expression, Connection & Vulnerability; Self-Esteem (00:31:17) Feeling Emotions, Tools: Asking For Help; Fights & "What Do You Need?" (00:35:10) Self-Esteem & Relationship Accountability; Criticism, Redefining Strength (00:40:47) Sponsor: AG1 (00:42:32) Healthy Criticism, Tool: Women & Articulating Needs (00:50:21) Childlike Behavior, Wise Adult & Trauma, Tool: Relational Mindfulness (00:58:11) Tool: Responsible Distance Taking; Self-Interest; Relationship "Biosphere" (01:08:14) Alcohol, Men & Friends, Loneliness, Men's Retreat (01:17:51) Fraternities, Men's Groups, Tool: Relationship vs Individual Support (01:25:39) Sponsor: Function (01:27:27) Lack of Male Friends, Hiking, Community, Teaching Young Men (01:36:11) Cannabis, Alcohol, Young Men & Purpose, Flexibility & Manliness (01:40:40) Work, Life Purpose & Men; Skillful Warriors (01:45:01) Absent Fathers; Early Childhood & Proper Nurturing; Caretaking (01:53:24) Sponsor: Waking Up (01:54:47) Women & Speaking Relationally, Objectivity Battle (01:59:02) Addiction & Disconnection, 12-Step Meetings & Fellowship (02:08:04) Pornography, Internet, Intensity vs Intimacy; Optimization (02:11:57) Tool: Families & Hanging Out; Relational Joy; Relational Recovery (02:22:29) Giving Criticism, Tools: Make Requests; Feedback Wheel (02:28:21) Gratitude, Aging; Skillful Fighting in Relationship & Repair (02:34:17) Men & Self-Esteem, Mentors, Tool: Inner Dialogue without Harshness (02:44:00) Y Chromosome, Wholeness (02:48:00) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gino Barbaro sits down with Aaron Fraser, founder of the Action Sports Club and bestselling author. Aaron shares his powerful transition from a professional snowmobile racer facing a career-ending injury to becoming a leading expert in helping athletes build personal brands.They dive deep into why building a brand around yourself—your face, your name, and your values—is far more effective and transferable than trying to build an "external" company brand first. Learn how authentic storytelling can attract major opportunities without the need for a hard sell, and discover the crucial difference between branding, marketing, and advertising.If you are an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or athlete looking to monetize your passion and land deals, you need to understand the strategy behind true personal branding.Here are the key takeaways from this episode:✅ Personal vs. External: Why it's crucial to build a brand around your name before launching external products or company names. Personal brands are flexible; external brands get stuck.✅ The Value Proposition: Branding isn't just visual design; it's what people say about you when you aren't in the room. It must align with your core values (like the Shaq example discussed).✅ The Power of Story: How sharing your authentic origin story can attract partners and investors without you ever having to "pitch" them.✅ Defining the Terms: A clear breakdown of the difference between Branding (the identity), Marketing (the overall universe), and Advertising (driving the sale).✅ Sponsorship Strategy: Why having huge "eyeballs" on your content doesn't guarantee sponsorship. It's about the alignment of your audience avatar with the sponsor's product.Question for you: Are you currently focusing more energy on building your personal brand (your name and reputation) or an external company identity? Let us know in the comments below!➡️Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/jakeandgino ➡️Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/jakeandgino and use code jakeandgino at checkout. We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.